First, I have to express my surprise that I have not been informed of this letter by the Parliament administration. It is bizarre and alarming to be asked multiple times to provide comments by the press without having had a chance to first see the letter in question. Twelve hours…
Category: 3. Europe
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Starmer stalls on defense cash as G7 leaders meet
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Keir Starmer has suggested that he has not found any extra money to fund the British armed forces following the resignation of his defense secretary, John Healey, over a settlement he described as “falling well short.”
In response to a question from POLITICO at the…
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Wes Streeting: I have the numbers to challenge Keir Starmer — but I want him to go quietly
LONDON — Labour MP Wes Streeting insisted on Tuesday that he has secured the backing of fellow MPs that he would need to fight a contest to be Britain’s next prime minister.
The former health secretary said he wants a “genuine contest” to decide who will replace Keir Starmer in Downing…
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Triumph of democracy or a geopolitical game? Election fraud in Armenia before the eyes of the West
The parliamentary elections held in Armenia on 7 June did not merely determine the country’s political future. They also became another test demonstrating how the West approaches issues of democracy, electoral transparency, and political legitimacy. Once again, the West failed…
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Why a nature-positive economy is Europe’s smartest investment
Commissioner Jessika Roswall writes that restoring ecosystems can unlock billions in sustainable growth and resource security at the same time as mitigating severe climate risks.
After this year’s EU Green Week in Brussels, one message stands out above all others: investing…
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CBAM webinar follow up: ‘How to make your decarbonization efforts pay off’
On Thursday 7 May 2026, DG TAXUD hosted the second in a series of webinars on the implementation of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
The webinar aimed to help producers in a third country understand the CBAM methodology and turn their decarbonisation…
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Unlock Your Power: New EU campaign to help citizens better understand and use their energy rights
On 11 June the European Commission launched ‘Unlock Your Power! Your energy. Your rights. Your choice.’ – a new awareness-raising campaign designed to improve citizens’ understanding of their energy consumer rights.
Through this campaign the Commission aims to inform,…
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Protecting local food and drinks: More than 3,700 geographical indications registered
The European Commission has now registered more than 3,700 geographical indications (GIs), helping to protect Europe’s rich food and drink heritage while promoting quality products across the EU and beyond.
Geographical indications protect the names of products that are…
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Are you prepared for the safety risks of the modern workplace?
A safe and healthy working environment benefits all, whether you’re an employee or the boss. The latest episode of the Just Europe podcast tackles the hurdles involved and potential solutions.
Did you know that today firefighters have only three to five minutes to safely…
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EU Coordinators discuss the strengthened European Child Guarantee and support for vulnerable young people
Representatives from EU countries gathered in Nicosia on 19 May for the 25th meeting of the Child Guarantee Coordinators.
Under the Cyprus Presidency, discussions focused on strengthening the European Child Guarantee and reviewing progress in its implementation.
Breaking…
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